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Del’s Haven III provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Laguna Niguel, CA. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private or shared room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident with a terminal illness, residential care provides support in a home setting, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are six beds, and all are currently occupied. That makes Del’s Haven III a small community, though no openings are available at present. Private and semi private rooms suit residents who want their own room or someone who prefers to share with a companion. Private rooms include bathrooms. Residents also have specific ways to spend time, including exercise programs, arts and crafts, games, community outings, and entertainment both on site and in the surrounding community.

A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Dianna Manalo serves as the administrator. Del’s Haven III may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community or for a family seeking several care types, including short term respite care, in one setting.

Overview of Elder Ashram

Elder Ashram is an assisted living community in Oakland, CA, that offers personal care and mental health services. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years. Weekly housekeeping, medication management, and incontinence care are also available to improve residents’ quality of life. Prioritizing age-inclusivity, the community ensures residents receive the utmost care tailored to their needs.

Workshops, local performances, and events allow residents to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and move around, as cozy living spaces and accessible gathering areas are also available. Ideally situated in the quiet residential area of Oakland, near bus stops, restaurants, and MacArthur Fwy, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it an ideal option for senior living in California.

Located a few miles from downtown Hesperia, California, and about 4.35 miles from Desert Valley Hospital, Foremost Retirement Resort is an assisted living community offering assisted living, hospice care, and memory care on a 15-acre campus with mountain views. The community is operated by Foremost Retirement Resort Inc., with Jennifer Uriza serving as the administrator. Its location keeps hospital care within easy reach if residents need it.

The single-story community has 96 beds. It currently houses 92 residents, giving it an occupancy rate of about 96%. It has been serving residents for 1 year. Care includes assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Residents are supported by caregivers available 24 hours a day, and personalized care plans are based on each resident’s needs. Housekeeping and transportation services are included, and meals are served in a spacious dining room.

Residents can take part in light exercise, social events, and a variety of recreational activities throughout the week. Cozy living rooms and shared gathering areas provide comfortable places to relax and spend time with others outside of scheduled programs. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 27, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections have focused on areas such as building maintenance, safety checks, staff records, and incident reporting. Families considering Foremost Retirement Resort should ask how staffing levels are managed and how care plans are reviewed and updated over time.

TreVista Senior Living at Concord offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Concord, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Hospice care focuses on comfort for residents with terminal illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident who needs daily support, memory supervision, end of life comfort care, or a temporary stay. Apartment choices include studios and one bedroom layouts. A studio keeps living in one space, while a one bedroom apartment separates the sleeping and living areas.

TreVista Senior Living at Concord has 160 beds, so more residents and staff are part of daily operations. Its 94% occupancy means most beds are occupied, and availability can change. Pets are allowed, which lets residents continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in a car dependent category, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; residents who no longer drive will generally need transportation. David J Clawson serves as administrator, and Treg Concord Op Dir and Bullards Bar operates the community.

Overview of Serenity Board and Care

Serenity Board and Care in Santa Rosa, California, offers assisted living, hospice care, residential care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while residential care provides a home setting with support for everyday routines; hospice care is for residents nearing the end of life, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With six beds, the home may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet as part of daily life. Helen Trinidad administers the community, and Trinidad, Joel operates it. A Walk Score of 56 out of 100 indicates an area that is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Delzen’s Place provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Mission Viejo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are six beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate setting. Private and semi-private rooms give residents the choice of a room for one person or a shared room. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and Jonathan San Diego serves as the administrator.

Valley View Retirement Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Panorama City, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Hospice care supports end-of-life care, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief. The combination of care levels may make Valley View Retirement Center a good fit for someone whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between services without leaving the community. The center has 116 beds. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available for residents who need a defined course of therapy rather than long-term care.

Named programs include Therapeutic Recreation, Russell Rehab Short Term Therapy, and Sunrise Terrace Dementia Care. Families can discuss these programs in relation to a resident’s interests, rehabilitation plan, or memory care needs. Judith Montoya serves as the administrator, and the center operates on Woodman Ave.

A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Families can use the available care types and named programs to determine whether the setting matches the resident’s current needs.

Overview of Aegis Living Dana Point

Aegis Living Dana Point provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Dana Point, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care offers a supervised, secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, while respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away.

The range of care may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family arranging temporary support. The community has 76 beds in the Capistrano Beach neighborhood, with Sheila Nazareth serving as administrator. A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select nearby errands independently. Transportation is available for trips beyond walking range.

Meals are chef-prepared and tailored to residents’ tastes and needs throughout the day, allowing someone to eat outside a single scheduled meal period. Private dining provides a designated space for meals, while the spa and hair salon offer on-site grooming. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

Overview of Safe Haven – Oakdale

Safe Haven, Oakdale provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Oakdale, CA. Assisted living and residential care provide daily support in a residential setting, while memory care offers specialized supervision for residents with memory loss. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs temporary relief, so the range of services can accommodate changing care needs.

Safe Haven, Oakdale has six beds. Its small size allows staff and residents to get to know one another, while private rooms give one person a room and shared rooms provide companionship for someone who prefers not to be alone. Residents can use a barber and spa, as well as a garden, patio, fully fenced backyard, and walking trails.

Residents have structured ways to spend time through art classes, exercise programs, group games, movie nights, and outings. Dining can accommodate low sodium, diabetic, vegetarian, and gluten free diets, and rehabilitation services support people who need therapy or help maintaining physical function. Aileen Poquiz Grimesey serves as the administrator, and Safe Haven Oakdale operates the community.

Operated by Rcfe Management LLC, Townsend House is an assisted living community in Chico, California. It offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in one location. Chablis Pasquale serves as the administrator. The community is located at 10 Ilahee Lane in Butte County, a few miles from downtown Chico.

The 38-bed community has been serving residents for 7 years. There’s a mix of private and semi-private rooms, with a current occupancy rate of about 76%. This combination of community size and room options can suit residents who want more privacy while still having easy access to shared spaces and staff support.

Staff is available 24 hours a day. The community combines memory care and hospice care with assisted living, allowing many residents to remain in the same community if their care needs change. Daily support includes housekeeping, meal service, transportation assistance, and on-site security systems. Townsend House also welcomes pets. Transportation services, fitness programs, and recreation activities are part of everyday life.

The area has a Walk Score of 44, which is considered somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car.

State inspections conducted by the California Department of Social Services have generally found that the community meets staff training and safety equipment requirements. Earlier inspections also identified concerns involving resident supervision and personal privacy, which led to corrective action and staff retraining. Families considering Townsend House may ask how resident supervision and privacy practices are currently being managed.